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Remove Unsharp Mask Halos

Remove USM Halos with the Fade Command

By Sue Chastain, About.com

After using the unsharp mask filter, if you find your image has unsightly halos, choose Edit > Fade Unsharp Mask. Set the mode to Luminosity and lower the Opacity until the halo is gone (50% works for me). This will remove the halos while preserving the sharpness.

Related Resources:
Photoshop Filter Techniques
Photoshop Sharpening Tools

Compatibility: Photoshop 6 and higher

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